Atty. Christopher Phillips Rains

Atty. Christopher Phillips Rains

Mr. Christopher Phillips Rains is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills, trusts and estates and 3 other areas of law.

Bessemer Bessemer 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher Phillips Rains at a glance

Christopher Phillips Rains is a Member based in Bessemer, Alabama, practicing at Law Office of Christopher P. Rains. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and poa. Admitted to practice in Alabama (2001). Educated at Emory University (LL.L., 2000) and Bates College (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in Bessemer, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Christopher Phillips Rains is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills, trusts and estates and 3 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Bates College in 1995, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Christopher practices at Law Office of Christopher P. Rains in Bessemer, AL

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Phillips Rains's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Phillips Rains handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Trusts

Christopher Phillips Rains is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Alabama →

Probate

Christopher Phillips Rains is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Alabama →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Christopher Phillips Rains is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Alabama →

Power of Attorney

Christopher Phillips Rains is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Alabama →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bessemer are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher Phillips Rains

Where is Christopher Phillips Rains's law office located?
Christopher Phillips Rains's law practice is located in Bessemer, Alabama. The firm is Law Office of Christopher P. Rains. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Phillips Rains handle?
Christopher Phillips Rains focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Christopher Phillips Rains practiced law?
Christopher Phillips Rains has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Christopher Phillips Rains go to law school?
Christopher Phillips Rains earned their education at (LL.L., 2000); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Christopher Phillips Rains for a consultation?
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Education

LL.L.
Emory University
- 2000
B.A.
Bates College
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 2001

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